Summary: Roxanne Jones writes an article about how she believes that rapper. Jay-Z has the power to help stop racial profiling in retail businesses. With his upcoming business deal with Barneys clothing store, Jones believes that if Jay -Z spoke out about racial profiling specifically within the Barneys company that he could have a major affect on this issue. This need for change was brought along by Barney's recent legal battles with costumers who were wrongly detained and harassed by police after making expensive purchases at the retail store because of their race.
Analysis: I think its important that celebrities use their popularity to bring about social change. Racial profiling, though insensitive and barbaric, is still a big factor in not only the African American community but in within other minorities as well. I think that if it is possible for Jay-Z to bring a positive change then he should take the opportunity.
I agree, it's nice to see a celebrity use their power to endorse something other than make up or tennis shoes.
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Felicia Padilla 5th period- I think that using Jay-z is just a trick to get more publicity to up their sales. I don't think that people who are probably getting profiled will relate to Jay-Z at all and will probably find it offensive because he is not an everyday person, to make the movement more effective they should air commercials with average minorities.
ReplyDeleteComment by Rhyann lee 5th I think that using jay -z will bring a lot of attention to the subject but the people won't relate to him very easily !
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ReplyDeleteJay-Z definitely has the popularity and platform to have an outspoken voice on this very relevant issue that has affected this country since its genesis. It's no new news that high retail stores such as, Barneys, Nordstorm & Neiman Marcus wrongly identify nonwhite shoppers as thieves. However, the rapper, a rich black American, who can obviously afford to shop there, can bring this conflict to light, hopefully embarking change.
I'm not sure that he is only trying to get publicity. He may feel strongly about the issue.
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